Distressed Rings
If they can sell pre-shredded jeans, does that mean intentionally distressed jewellery can be far behind? Pictured above are two very well loved rings that I found at the St. Lawrence Market. I… Continue reading
Category Archive: Thrift Club
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Neato Netsuke
I found myself with some free time last week and went on a thrift shopping bender. Amongst my many fantastic finds with this wooden figure of the Buddha. I think it’s a Netsuke.… Continue reading
Tie One On!
I admit it. I sometimes buy vintage just for the label. For example, I do not wear ties. Yet I picked up these Balenciaga and Missoni cravattes simply because I wanted to say… Continue reading
Autumn Leaves
Speaking of pink, here’s an 1920s or ’30s sterling and glass necklace I found at Antique World in Clarence, NY this weekend. $1 folks, $1.
In the Pink!
I have found Trapper Point blankets Point Blanket coats before, and I bought a classic Queen Anne Stripe blanket from a fella off the eBay. But finally, after years of searching, I found… Continue reading
All Grown Up
As some of you may remember, last winter I resolved to pursue the “Hot Matron” style as my signature look. Using Tilda Swinton as my inspiration, I’ve been quietly amassing a closet full… Continue reading
Paisley Underground
Nancy was in town from New York, so we went to Little India for some shopping and eating. I picked up a some cheap and chic paisley printed garments — a shift (pictured… Continue reading
Sidewalk Find: Olivetti Lettera 25 Typewriter
Look what I found on the corner of Manning and Queen the other night. An Olivetti Lettera 25 Portable Typewriter. Designed by architect Mario Bellini in 1974, it originally retailed for $109 bucks.… Continue reading
More Irish: Irish Horn Rosary and Connemara Marble Bracelet
More Irishness: Another Commemara Marble souvenir piece. This time it’s a shamrock themed bracelet that I found at the St. Lawrence Market last Sunday. I also found this very old Irish Horn Rosary… Continue reading
Thrill of the Find: Vintage Lanvin Dress
Here is some insight into my writing process. Specifically, how I keep writer’s block at bay. Sometimes when I am very busy work-wise (like I am right now), I need to step away… Continue reading